Is a positive result for Influenza B serious?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been feeling like I have a cold. After going to the hospital for a checkup, I was diagnosed with influenza B, and the test result was positive. May I ask, is it serious?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Whether Influenza B virus positivity is serious mainly depends on the patient's specific condition. Generally speaking, a positive result for Influenza B indicates that the patient has been infected with the Influenza B virus. Symptoms may include general body aches, fever, headache, and others. If the illness is mild, it is usually self-limiting and can be treated with rest, maintaining indoor ventilation, and following medical advice for medication (such as Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules), and the condition is not serious in such cases. However, if the patient does not receive timely treatment, the condition may worsen and lead to complications such as bronchitis, bacterial pneumonia, or toxic myocarditis, which can even endanger life in severe cases. Therefore, patients with positive Influenza B should seek medical attention promptly and follow medical advice for treatment to avoid delays in the progression of the illness.
